4-Day Golden Monkey, Gorilla, Chimp Trek Rwanda & Uganda

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Transfer to Volcano NP, golden monkey trekking and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest NP

The driver-guide will pick you up from your designated address or the airport in Kigali and proceed to Volcanoes National Park.
After a briefing, you will embark on the golden monkey tracking. The encounter starts at 7 am at the Kinigi Park headquarters where you head to the forest in search of these endangered species. The tracking experience takes about 4 hours, including a 1-hour encounter with them. You will see them roll themselves on the bamboo stems and present themselves (their shyness has been reduced through habituation). Enjoy the sights of their silver patch.

You will then transfer to the gorilla land of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. The drive takes you through different features to include tropical rainforests. Drive to the lodge for relaxation as you wait for the next day’s adventure with dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Buhoma Community Rest Camp (Budge level) | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner | Drive time: 2hours.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Best Time To Visit June to August and December to February (Gorilla trekking is easiest)

High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)

Best Weather June to July and December to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP

GorillaCommon

ChimpanzeeRare

ElephantRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

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GiraffeNone

LeopardNone

CheetahNone

BuffaloNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

Buhoma Community Rest Camp

• Budget lodge located just outside Buhoma (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Gorilla tracking and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

Have breakfast, then proceed to the briefing point for the highlight of your trip - gorilla trekking. It can last from 2 to 6 hours, depending on the group you are visiting. We trek through the rainforest and bamboo-covered slopes, accompanied by ranger and other trackers in search of a mountain gorilla family. The walking can sometimes be tough and long, but when you catch a glimpse of the magnificent silverback, any discomforts will be quickly forgotten. Due to the nature of the activity, you will have a packed lunch. Afterward, you will drive through the terraced hills to Lake Bunyonyi.

Besides canoeing, there is a short list of optional activities like swimming (safe in this lake) and hiking on some of the island trails along the lakeshores. You can also go on community walks and meet the local people while listening to the small resident and exotic bird species sing.

Accommodation: Keije Resort Bunyonyi (Mid-range level) | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner | Drive time: 2hours.

Main Destination:

Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda)

Accommodation:

Keije Resort Bunyonyi

• Mid-range lodge located at Lake Bunyonyi

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Wake up early for breakfast and then set off for Queen Elizabeth National Park through the volcanic formation of the Western Rift Valley. The descent reveals a stunning panorama of Lake George and Lake Edward amidst game-filled plains. You will arrive in the afternoon for check-in at the lodge. Have lunch and get some rest.

In the afternoon, you go on the unique 2-hour boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel and Lake Edward. The trip passes through possibly the highest hippo concentration in Africa and many mammals may be seen drinking water. The cruise offers an excellent platform for photography and game viewing. The birdlife is colorful and abundant. In the evening, you go for a game drive with a chance to see elephants, lions, buffaloes, etc. Later, you return for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: The Bush Lodge Tent (Budget level) | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner | Drive time:3 hours.

Main Destination:

Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to July (Dry seasons)

High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)

Best Weather June to July and January to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP

ChimpanzeeOccasional

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloCommon

HippoAbundant

LeopardOccasional

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GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

The Bush Lodge (Tent)

• Inside Queen Elizabeth NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Chimp trek and travel to Kigali

You wake up early in the morning for breakfast. We head to the Kalinzu Forest Reserve for chimpanzee trekking with a tracker and guide for up to 4 hours. The forest reserve is home to 6 groups of chimps comprising over 300 animals. Please bring suitably closed walking boots and long trousers! Afterward, we transfer to Kigali Airport with an en-route lunch to catch your evening departure back home.

Accommodation: Recommended on request | Meals: Breakfast, lunch | Drive time: Approx. 4 hr 54 min.

Main Destination:

Kigali (Rwanda)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.